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Longtime Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is currently gearing up for what will ultimately become his first go-round as a member of the Indianapolis Colts. However, even after well over a decade atop the highest level, it is quite clear that Rivers fully understands that he is now preparing for a season like no […]

The Indianapolis Colts famously went straight from one generational quarterback prospect to another prior to the 2012 season, but what did their QB situation look like before The Sheriff came to town? Here are the five best QBs in Colts history. 5. Jim Harbaugh, 1994-1997 Drafted 26th overall in 1987, Harbaugh spent the first seven […]

Tight end Eric Ebron signed a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. That ended his two-year stint with the Indianapolis Colts. Those two years were vastly different. Year one (2018) saw Ebron set new career-highs in receptions (66), yards (750), and touchdowns (13). He was a star. However, year two (2019) saw the tight […]

The implications caused by COVID-19 could cause some rookies in the NFL to struggle to get acclimated to their new teams. Contrary to that belief, Mike Groh — the Indianapolis Colts wide receivers coach — revealed why he believes Michael Pittman Jr. can succeed immediately in the NFL. “So in terms of his ability to […]

If things go as planned—a rare occurrence for the New York Jets—Sam Darnold will emerge as a franchise-caliber quarterback and end his career as the team’s greatest (or second greatest) signal-caller. Darnold is still just 23, but hasn’t quite shown enough in his first two seasons to earn inclusion on the following list of the five […]

The Indianapolis Colts were able to land DeForest Buckner via trade in exchange for the No. 13 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. During a sit-down with the team’s official website, Matt Eberflus — the defensive coordinator of the Colts — revealed how the Buckner trade came into fruition: “When Chris (Ballard) and Frank (Reich) came […]

It is well documented that Eric Ebron’s tenure with the Indianapolis Colts didn’t have a joyful ending. And the team’s former tight end isn’t holding back in his criticism of general manager Chris Ballard and the Colts’ current management. “Even if I could ever come back I would in a heartbeat, just not under that […]

The Indianapolis Colts had a surprise in store for fans when they selected former Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The Colts already had a trio of effective backs: Marlon Mack, Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines. While free agency is on the horizon for both Mack and […]

The Indianapolis Colts have boasted some of the NFL’s greatest all-time greatest offensive players which have helped the team to win two Super Bowls throughout its 68-year history. Here are the five biggest legends, taking into account the franchise’s time in Baltimore as well. 5. Marvin Harrison, wide receiver Harrison was the 19th pick in […]

The Indianapolis Colts notably acquired former San Francisco 49ers pass rusher DeForest Buckner via trade earlier this offseason, a move that quickly became the highlight of the team’s spring activity. With Buckner now officially on board in Indianapolis, Colts linebacker Darius Leonard is understandably excited about what the former 49ers standout brings to the table […]

Darius Leonard is an All-Pro talent himself and he likes what he’s seen from his new teammate, DeForest Buckner. While he hasn’t been able to meet him yet, the Indianapolis Colts star linebacker is excited to work with Buckner. “Having DeForest come onto the team and help our defense out, he’s a complete dog. Watching […]

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard can’t easily be pushed around on the field. But that doesn’t stop him from being bullied when off of it. Leonard claims that he was racially profiled while dining in a Chipotle restaurant in Florence, South Carolina. He details the incident in a post on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CB3wbLkJ4g_/?utm_source=ig_embed In his video, […]

The 2019 season did not go as planned for the Indianapolis Colts. Fresh off a 10-6 mark and a playoff win in 2018, the Colts looked like a candidate to emerge as contenders in 2019. With a healthy Andrew Luck and one of the best offensive lines in football, the Colts were ready to make […]

For the first time in his NFL career, Philip Rivers will not be entering a season with the Chargers. Los Angeles parted ways with the veteran quarterback earlier this offseason, leading to Rivers inking a deal with the Indianapolis Colts to begin a new chapter. While Rivers struggled in 2019, one thing remained the same: […]

The Indianapolis Colts were supposed to be Super Bowl contenders going into 2019, but Andrew Luck’s sudden retirement weeks ahead of the season started threw a wrench into those plans Under Jacoby Brissett’s direction, the Colts went 7-9 and missed the playoffs. In Brissett’s defense, Indianapolis’ offense was ravaged by injuries, but apparently, the Colts […]

The Indianapolis Colts are blessed to have a couple of rings in their drawer, although the two Super Bowl–era championships occurred 36 years apart, to fans’ both collective dismay and pride. Besides the championship runs, which moments stand out as the greatest in Colts franchise history? 5. Young Peyton Manning’s first playoff win After selecting […]

The Indianapolis Colts selected Jonathan Taylor in the 2020 NFL Draft and they expect him to share touches with Marlon Mack. Upon joining the Colts, Taylor spoke about how he’s approaching his role alongside Mack. Despite likely seeing a split workload, Taylor told Andrew Walker of the team’s official website that he wants to maximize […]

The Indianapolis Colts already had a fairly strong and diverse backfield entering the 2020 NFL Draft. Still, Chris Ballard could not pass up the opportunity to take one of the most talented running backs in the class. Indianapolis selected former Wisconsin star, Jonathan Taylor, in the second round, banking on his upside as a pure […]

The Indianapolis Colts have had a huge offseason this year with general manager Chris Ballard making it very clear that he will not accept mediocrity. Right off the bat when free agency opened up, the Colts made a blockbuster trade to acquire DeForest Buckner from the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for the No. 13 […]

Philip Rivers, the new Indianapolis Colts quarterback, is already making his presence felt in preparation for the team’s return to the Lucas Oil Stadium later this year. He has been conducting player-only workouts and is helping get the Colts back in form as he prepares what will be the first season away from the Los […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 78 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 78 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 78 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan welcome fashionista (and Dillon’s significant other) Nellie […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a rich history of legendary players, especially under center. Since the days of the Baltimore Colts in 1953, the franchise is all about winning and being strong at the most important positions. This trend has continued today. After one year of Jacoby Brissett, the Colts decided that this was not their […]

The Indianapolis Colts have announced that they will be inducting Robert Mathis, the team’s all-time sack leader, into their Ring of Honor on November 22. Colts announced DE Robert Mathis will be inducted into their Ring of Honor on November 22. He’s the franchise’s all-time sack leader and played 14 seasons in Indianapolis. — Adam […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a new sheriff in town and that’s quarterback Philip Rivers. After a disappointing 7-9 campaign which followed after a solid 11-5 playoff season in 2018, the Colts are ready to contend again. Needless to say, they’re relying on the grizzled old veteran quarterback to make them contenders again. As Indianapolis looks […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 77 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 77 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 77 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan finish their series on the one burning […]

The Indianapolis Colts made a pretty big splash this offseason when they signed veteran free-agent quarterback Philip Rivers. For a long time, Rivers has been one of the best quarterbacks in the entire NFL. Sure, he is at the end of his career, and coming off one of the worst seasons he has ever had, […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a deep history of legendary quarterbacks. From Johnny Unitas in the years in Baltimore to Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck, there are plenty of all-world players who have been under center for Indy. In 2020, they will have another top quarterback taking snaps. Philip Rivers signed a one-year deal with the […]

It is hard to argue against the fact that the Peyton Manning era was not the best period in regards to the heralded history of the Indianapolis Colts. With a similar notion being true for the Johnny Unitas era for the Baltimore version of the Colts, each legendary quarterback brought home a title for their […]

Phillip Rivers and Tom Brady both joined new teams this offseason with the hope they can win a title before they hang up their cleats. The Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers both have talented teams with the belief that the missing piece is the quarterback. So what quarterback is going to find the most […]

Philip Rivers bore the brunt of criticism in Los Angeles last season as the Chargers finished just 5-11 on the year. The veteran threw 20 interceptions and also fumbled eight times, while his touchdown percentage plummeted. But as Rivers gets set to take over under center for the Indianapolis Colts, he feels he is just […]

Just this past season, despite being an underdog to win, Stephon Gilmore of the New England Patriots won the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award. Could there be another dark horse candidate to take home the hardware in 2020? Before the 2019 season began, Gilmore had +8000 odds to win the NFL’s Defensive Player […]

After having been awarded a franchise back in 1974, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had their first official NFL season two years later in 1976. Since that year, there have been plenty of stars and superstars come through their roster. Their lone Super Bowl victory occurred as the conclusion to their 2002 season over the Oakland […]

The Indianapolis Colts signed Philip Rivers earlier this offseason in hopes that he could lead them to a winning record and back to the postseason. Following the addition of Rivers, Frank Reich shared what Jacoby Brissett’s role could look like in 2020. Despite having the starting job taken from him, Reich exclaimed in a video […]

With things starting to slowly return to the status quo amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, several teams will be looking to their veteran leaders to lead them in the coming weeks. While Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers will be playing his first season with the team in 2020, Rivers is a 16-year NFL veteran and […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a rich history dating all the way back to their days back in Baltimore, with their first season taking place in 1953. The Colts have had 20 coaches in their history, and 10 of them have led the team to at least a .500 record. Let’s break down the five best […]

Chris Ballard is coming to terms with his own biases. The Indianapolis Colts’ general manager said on Thursday he refused to “remain silent” on the issue of racial inequality, per Stephen Holder of The Athletic. Ballard also said, “I’ve been ignorant to this problem and I’ve come to a realization.” Ballard: "I can't sit here […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers threw 20 interceptions last season with the Los Angeles Chargers; however, Colts coaches aren’t concerned. In a recent interview with 107.5 The Fan, Colts quarterback coach Marcus Brady explained why he doesn’t think Rivers’ 2019 interceptions are a big concern. “We went back and watched every single interception,” Brady told […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a crowded backfield in 2020 and they have lofty expectations for rookie Jonathan Taylor. Tom Rathman, a former fullback and current running backs coach for the Colts, revealed what Taylor needs to improve upon. In a virtual meeting with Colts coaches on Thursday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan spoke to […]

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines enters the 2020 season having proven his flexibility out of the backfield over his first two professional campaigns. Now, in what could be a crowded backfield alongside a healthy Marlon Mack and rookie Jonathan Taylor, Hines is hoping to craft out a role that could make him particularly valuable […]